PDF Embedder vs Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block
20K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block has a higher user rating (5/5 from 88 reviews) while PDF Embedder leads in active installations (300K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block has 189K+. PDF Embedder has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 88 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 20K+ |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 189K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2020 | |
| Age | 11 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 5.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 5.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 1.16.1 |
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, PDF Embedder averaged approximately 1,140 daily downloads while Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block averaged 97.
Recent Reviews
PDF Embedder Reviews
It does the job efficiently
It performs the advertized tasks efficiently
Easy to use
Simple, easy and efficient.
VERY GOOD PLUGIN
VERY GOOD PLUGIN
Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block Reviews
Super simple and works perfect
Thank you!
Simple & Fast
just what i needed. no bloat. just works (TM)
Супер!
Як же довго шукав такий плагін. Оцінка 5. Плагін робочий і без зайвого барахла (реклама, про версія). Дуже дякую!
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